1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Residence Date 01 Jul 1998
Residence Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Birth Date 22 May 1910
Phone Number..."
"...Phone Number Recorded Date 02 Jan 2008
Address Adamsville
Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
Address Date 01 Jul 1998
2nd Address E Boone
2nd Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
2nd Address Date 01 Jun 1997
3rd Address 115 PO Box
3rd Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
3rd Address Date 01 Nov 1984-02 Jan 2008..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 28 Jul 2009.
" Oliver Maynard
Birth 22 May 1910
Pilgrim, Martin County, Kentucky, USA
Death 10 Jun 2001 (aged 91)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 39971598"Additional Information Posted:
"LYNCO - Oliver Maynard, 91, formerly of Pilgrim, KY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Maynard came to Wyoming County in 1945. He was a retired coal miner, and loved hunting and fishing."Born May 22, 1910, in Pilgrim, KY, he was the son of the late John Maynard (Deceased) and Viey Sluss-Maynard (Deceased). He was also preceded in death by three great-grandchildren, Mersadez Plum (Deceased), Jhaun Luke Hayden (Deceased) and Jessica Gutweker (Deceased); five brothers, Riley Maynard (Deceased), Taylor Maynard (Deceased), Ollie Maynard (Deceased), Frank Maynard (Deceased) and Henry Maynard (Deceased); three sisters, Polly Maynard-Nichols (Deceased), Angeline Maynard-Fields (Deceased) and Bitha Maynard-Woods (Deceased); and two sons-in-law, Ocie Koutsunis (1932-1991) and Henry E. Cook (1929-Deceased).
"Survivors include his wife of 67 1/2 years, Stella Nichols-Maynard (1918-2004); four sons, Elmer "Tiny" Maynard (1945-2008) of Keyrock, Oliver Lee "Leo" Maynard (1947-2020) & wife Dallas Augusta Hendricks-Canterbury-Maynard (1933-2016) of Jesse, Charles Maynard (Deceased) of Oceana, and the Rev. Dalley Maynard & wife Iris Maynard of Mullens; five daughters, Nora L. Maynard-Brunty (1934-2017) of Kopperston, Lois "Jean" Maynard-Cook (1936-2018) of Beckley, Anna Mae Maynard-Dancy-Lester (1939-Deceased) & husband, Darrell Lester of Lynco, Bonnie Jo Maynard-Koutsunis (1942-2009) of Oceana and Sandra Maynard-Trent & husband Harold Trent of Lynco; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
"Service will be 1:00 p.m. today at Querry-Toler Funeral Home, Oceana, with the Rev. Lundy Daniels, Dalley Maynard and Gary Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny." ·
1. United States Public Records, 1970-2009; LDS Web Site.
"Name Stella Maynard
Residence Date 01 Nov 1984-25 Mar 2008
Residence Place Lynco, West Virginia, United States
Phone Number..."
'...Phone Number Recorded Date 25 Mar 2008
Address 115 PO Box
Address Continued Lynco, West Virginia 24857
Address Date 01 Nov 1984-25 Mar 2008..."
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 3 Aug 2012.
" Stella Nichols Maynard
Birth 11 Aug 1918
Death 2 Mar 2004 (aged 85)
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 94768349"
1. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 22 Dec 2008.
" Elmer “Tiny” Maynard
Birth 27 Jan 1945
Inez, Martin County, Kentucky, USA
Death 2 Dec 2008 (aged 63)
Oceana, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Palm Memorial Gardens
Matheny, Wyoming County, West Virginia, USA
Plot Mausoleum
Memorial ID 32333221"Additional Information Posted:
"Elmer "Tiny" Maynard 63, departed this life Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in Raleigh General Hospital following a short illness. "Tiny" was an U. S. Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War receiving a Purple Heart and several other metals. He worked for H & H Crane Service as a crane operator."Born January 27, 1945 in Inez, Kentucky he was the son of the late Oliver Maynard (1910-2001) and Stella Nichols-Maynard (1918-2004).
"He was the brother of Bonnie Jo Maynard-Koutsunis (1942-2009), Anna Mae Maynard-Dancy-Lester (1939-Deceased), Charles Maynard (Deceased), Nora L. Maynard-Brunty (1934-2017), Lois "Jean" Maynard-Cook (1936-2018), Sandra Maynard-Trent, Johnny Maynard (Deceased), Oliver Lee "Leo" Maynard (1947-2020), and Rev. Dalley Maynard.
"Those left to cherish his memory are a daughter, Stella Marie Maynard-Webb & husband Kermit Webb of Kopperston; his companion, Pauline Osborne of Cyclone; two grandchildren, Dawn Marie Webb and Jeremiah Jacob Webb; several nieces and a host of family and friends.
"A celebration of Elmer's life will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2008, at Adam Toler Memorial Chapel with Rev. Dalley Maynard officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of service on Friday. In keeping with Elmer's wishes he will be cremated. A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at Palm Memorial Gardens in Matheny with full military honors by Wyoming County Honor Guards."
1.1940 Cenus McDowell Co, WV; Browns Creek District; Kimball; E.D. 24-26; taken 9 Apr 1940; Page
532A; Image 15 of 62; Household #158.
Listed as Dominick Ballalo; age 21; born in WV; single; 4 yrs HS education; lived in same place on 1
Apr 1935; machine operater in theater; in household of father, Thomas Battlo.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1942); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
Domineck Battlo; age 23; born and living at Kimball, WV; single; married on 20 Oct 1942 at
Bluefield, WV; Hazel Pence; age 21; born in Union, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV.
3. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1995"; McDowell County Historical Society;
1995; "The Tom Balllos"; Article; Page 96; submitted by Jean Balllo, Box 415, Kimball, WV 24853.
4. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate # '72 019184; WV Archives Website.
Dominick Battlo; age 53; born 25 Mar 1919 in WV; married; husband of Helen Pence; grocery
businessmanl living on Stewart St, Welch, WV; son of Fortunato and Maria Concetta (Raschelli)
Battlo; died 12 Nov 1972 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due to carcinoma of thyroid gland with
probable pulmonary embolism; 14 Nov 1972 in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, WV
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records, Vol #__(1942); Page 137; WV Archives Web Site.
Domineck Battlo; age 23; born and living at Kimball, WV; single; married on 20 Oct 1942 at
Bluefield, WV; Hazel Pence; age 21; born in Union, WV; single; living at Kimball, WV.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Virginia, 1858-1999"; 1999; Geneva Steel, Sandra Long,
and Tom Hatcher; "Tom and Eva Jewell"; Article; Page 201; submitted by Geneva Steele;
HC 61; Box 37B; Paynesville, WV 24873.
"...Tom (Thomas Marshall Jewell) was born March 2, 1925. He Had five brothers; Elbert, Howard,
Lawrence, Charlie and Shelby Jewell. He had three sisters: Nellie, Sarah and Mandy...."
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 480; WV Archives Website.
Howard Jewell; age 31; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 15 May 1946 at Welch,
WV; Myrtle Mitchell; age 24; born and living in Jolo, WV; single.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
"Howard Jewell
Birth 19 Jul 1915
Death 5 Jul 1982 (aged 66)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191317607"Additional Information Posted:
"Married to Myrtle Octavia Mitchell-Jewell (1922-2004) on May 15, 1947 in Welch, McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1947, Page 480, Application Date: May 12, 1947)."Father of Foma Sue Jewell (1948-1966).
"TEC 5, US Army, World War II Veteran
"Inscription TEC 5, US Army, WWII"
1. 1930 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Ground Hog Road; taken on 3 Apr 1930;
Page 224A; Image 3 of 33; Family #23/23.
Listed as Myrtle Mitchel; age 7; born in WV; in household of father, Jesse J. Mitchell.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1947); Page 480; WV Archives Website.
Howard Jewell; age 31; born and living in Bradshaw, WV; single; married on 15 May 1946 at Welch,
WV; Myrtle Mitchell; age 24; born and living in Jolo, WV; single.
3. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Virginia Gal; 24 Nov 2006; maintained by Patricia Rife.
"Myrtle Octavia Mitchell Jewell
Birth 24 Aug 1922
Death 15 May 2004 (aged 81)
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 16760061"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Death certificate # '66 003711; WV Archives Website.
Foma Sue Jewell; age 17; born 20 Mar 1947 in WV; never married; living at Bradshaw, WV; student;
daughter of Howard and Myrtle (Mitchell) Jewell; died 5 Mar 1966 in Stevens Clinic, Welch, WV; due
to bilateral pneumonia; buried 8 Mar 1966 in Jewell (sic, Tom Sparks) Cemetery, Bradshaw, (sic,
Paynesville) WV; informant, Howard Jewell, Bradshaw, WV.
2. FindAGrave.com Website; submitted by Patty Greene; 12 Jul 2018.
"Foma Sue Jewell
Birth 20 Mar 1948
West Virginia, USA
Death 5 Mar 1966 (aged 17)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial Tom Sparks Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 191317470"Additional Information Posted:
"Daughter of Howard Jewell (1915-1982) and Myrtle Octavia Mitchell-Jewell (1922-2004)."Foma Jewell died at age 17 from bilateral pneumonia (per WV Certificate of Death #66-003711 Dist #240 Serial #145, McDowell County, WV, 1966)."
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Elzie Carter; age 28; born and living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 10 Jan 1950 in
Wilcoe, WV; Ruby Irene Slusher; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living in Havaco, WV.
2. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007: Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Elzie Carter
[Clarence E Carter]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1921
Birth Place: Havaco McDow, West Virginia
Death Date: 6 Sep 2002
Father: John Carter
Mother: Gertrude Dillon
SSN: 236260099
Notes: Jul 1940: Name listed as CLARENCE ELZIE CARTER;
27 Feb 2001: Name listed as CLARENCE E CARTER"
3. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Clarence Carter
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 16 Jun 1921
Death Date: 6 Sep 2002
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 1 Aug 1942
Release Date 1: 11 Nov 1945
Branch 2: NOAA
Enlistment Date 2: 27 May 1965
Release Date 2: 28 Aug 1967"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1948); Page 272; WV Archives Web Site.
Clarence Elzie Carter; age 28; born and living in Havaco, WV; single; married on 10 Jan 1950 in
Wilcoe, WV; Ruby Irene Slusher; age 21; born in War, WV; single; living in Havaco, WV.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1955); Page 273; WV Archives Web Site.
Raymond Clyde Abel; age 22; born and living at Havaco, WV; single; married on 12 Feb
1955 at Vivian, WV; Ruby Irene Carter; age 26; born at War, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1959); Page 119; WV Archives Web Site.
Walter Marvin Wright; age 37; born in Hemphill, WV; divorced; living at Big Sandy, WV; married on
11 Apr 1959 in Welch, WV; Ruby Irene Able; age 30; born in War, WV; divorced; living at Havaco, WV.
1. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Charles Mattes; 2 Aug 2011.
" Robert Lee Crockett
Birth 8 Dec 1948
Death 22 Dec 2003 (aged 55)
Burial
Hartwell Cemetery
Canebrake, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 74337607 ·"Inscription: SGT US MARINE CORPS * VIERNAM
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1960); Page 116; WV Archives Web Site.
Franklin Wilson Flanagan age 28; born in Superior, WV; single; living at 32 -1/2 McDowell St, Welch,
WV; married on 5 dec 1960 in Welch, WV; Thelma June Carter; age 16; born and living in
Roderfield, WV; single; with consent of William Floyd Carter, father of Thelma June Carter.
2. New York State, Marriage Index, 1881-1967; Ancestry.com Web Site.
"Name: Paul Keith
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1961
Marriage Place: Clarendon, New York, USA
Spouse: Thelma Carter
Certificate Number: 49495
Records Sharing Certificate Number:
Name
Paul Keith
Thelma Carter "
3, Douglas Mortuary, Welch, WV; Posted Obit.
"Thelma June Crockett, 75, of Berwind, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at her residence. Born May 7, 1944 in Welch she was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Carter and Fern Carter of Welch.
Thelma was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God in Berwind. In addition to her father she is preceded in death by her two husbands, Paul Keith Sr. and Robert Crockett; and two daughters, Susan Bolen and Paula Huffman."Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Paul Keith, Jr. of Berwind; two daughters,
Teresa Ritchie and husband James of Statesville, NC and Melissa Bailey of Berwind; two brothers, David Carter and wife Donna of Welch and Henry Carter and wife Sue of Petersburg, WV; two sisters, Faye Zambounis of Iredell, NC and Sandra Horn of Indiana; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren."Following the wishes of the deceased the body has been cremated and a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
"The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Crockett family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at douglasmortuary.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Marvin Hess; age 6; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
2. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and
Becky; married on 17 Sep 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Annie Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of ___ and Lydia.
3. McDowell Co, WV; Death Certificate #4199; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in 1915 in VA; married; husband of Annie Hess; farmer; living at
Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and Rebecca (Blankenship) Hess; died 14 Mar 1937 in Welch
Emergency Hospital, Welch, WV; due to pulmonary tuberculosis with diabetes mellitius; buried 17
Mar 1937 at Paynesville, WV; informant, Charlie Baker, Paynesville, WV.
4. "Bluefield Daily News"; Bluefield, WV; Tuesday; 16 Mar 1937; Page 4; Newspapers.com Website.
"MARVIN HESS IS VICTIM OF TUBERCULOSIS; DIES AT HOME, PAYNESVILLE
"Marvin Hess, of Paynesville, about 28 years of age, died of tuberculosis at his home Sunday night.
"He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Hess. Further details concerning the surviving relatives and funeral arrangements were not available Monday evening."
5. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Valerie Neal; 23 Apr 2014.
" Marvin Hess
Birth 1914
Virginia, USA
Death 14 Mar 1937 (aged 22–23)
Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Lawrence Mullins Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA"
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1935); Page 227; WV Archives Web Site.
Marvin Hess; age 22; born in McDowell Co, WV; single; farmer; Paynesville, WV; son of Elisha and
Becky; married on 17 Sep 1935 in McDowell Co, WV; Annie Blankenship; age 21; born in McDowell
Co, WV; single; living in Paynesville, WV; daughter of ___ and Lydia.
2. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 9 Aug 1940; Page 1143B;
Household #357.
Listed as Annie Hess; age 26; born in WV; widow; 2nd grade education; no listed occupation; head
of household.
3. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9; Dwelling
#55.
Listed as Anna M. Hess; age 37, born in WV; widow; no listed occupation; head of household.
4. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Birth Place: Paynesville, West Virginia
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998
Father: No Name]
Mother: Lydia Blankenship
SSN: 235369925
Notes: Mar 1943: Name listed as ANNIE HESS"
5. Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014; Ancestry.com Website.
"Name: Annie Hess
Social Security Number: 235-36-9925
Birth Date: 27 Mar 1914
Issue Year: Before 1951
Issue State: West Virginia
Last Residence: 24850, Jolo, Mcdowell, West Virginia, USA
Death Date: 15 Oct 1998"
6. FindAGrave.com Web Site; submitted by Patty Greene; 9 Aug 2019.
" Annie Blankenship Hess
Birth 1915
McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Death unknown
Burial Lawrence Mullins Cemetery
Paynesville, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA
Memorial ID 201958835"Additional Information Posted:
"Mother of Ruby Blankenship (Deceased), and Nellie Blankenship (Deceased)."Married to Marvin Hess (1914-1937) on September 17, 1935 in McDowell County, WV (per WV Marriage License Register, McDowell County, WV, 1935, Page 227, Application Date: September 17, 1935).
"Mother of Caldonia Hess (1936-2019).
"Also married (?) to McKinley Hicks (Deceased).
"Mother of Burten "Burt" Blankenship (1938-1995).
"Also married (?) to Sammy Williams (Deceased).
"Mother of Sammy Hess, Patty Sue Hess-Hagerman (1949-2017), Donald Lee Hess (1954-2008), and Thurman Williams.
"Death and burial information are currently unknown."
1. 1940 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; taken 9 Aug 1940; Page 1143B;
Household #357.
Listed as Caldona Hess; age 4; born in WV; in household of mother, Annie Blankenship Hess.
2. 1950 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Johnnycake Hollow; taken 5 Apr 1950; Sheet Number 9;
Dwelling #55.
Listed as Caldonia Hess; age 14, born in WV; in household of mother, Annie M. Blankenship Hess.
3. Fanning Funeral Home; Iaeger, WV; Posted Obit.
"Caldonia Hess, 83, of Jolo, WV passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy, VA."Caldonia was born February 28, 1936 in Atwell, WV, a daughter of the late Marvin and Annie Blankenship Hess. She was member of the Freedom Community Church for 17 years.
"In addition to her parents Caldonia was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby and Nellie Blankenship and Patty Hagerman, two brothers, Burton Blankenship and Don Hess, and a sister-in-law, Shirley Williams.
"Survivors include two sisters, Freda Hurley and Belva Hagerman of Jolo, WV and two brothers, Thurman Williams of Stafford, VA, and Sammy Hess and wife Linda of Jolo, WV; a special niece and caregiver for 10 years, Teresa Hagerman Johnson and several other nieces and nephews.
"Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 1 o’clock with Pastors Alberta Mullins, Maxine Honaker and Johnny Cooper officiating at the Atwell Assembly of God at Atwell, WV. Burial will follow in the Deskins Cemetery on Atwell Mountain near Atwell, WV. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
"Friends may visit with the family Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 11 a.m. until the time of services at the Atwell Assembly of God Church in Atwell, WV.
"Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger, WV, is assisting the Hess family.
"Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.fanningfuneralhomes.com"
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Elisha L. Hess; age 45; born in VA; married; grocery store merchant; head of household.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Rebecca Hess; age 41; born in WV; married; in household of hubsnad, Elisha L. Hess.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Albert Hess; age 18; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
1. 1920 Census, McDowell Co, WV; Sandy River District; Paynesville; taken 7/9 Feb 1920; Page 229A;
Family #272/274.
Listed as Clarence Hess; age 14; born in WV; single; in household of father, Elisha L. Hess.
1. McDowell Co, WV; Marriage Records; Vol #__(1938); Page 458; WV Archives Web Site.
Robert Mathena; born 24 Apr 1914 at Keystone, WV; living at Kimball, WV; son of John and Millie;
married on 5 Dec 1938 in Eckman, WV; Rosa Popp; born 28 Dec 1918 in pageton, WV; living at
Kimball, WV; daughter of Julia and Joe.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page168; written by Geneva Steele from information submitted by Ronald
Beavers, 1020 Tater Lane, East Bend, NC.
1. "The Heritage of McDowell County, West Vitginia, 1858-1999"; Volume II; by Geneva Steele, Sandra
Long and Tom Hatcher; Page168; written by Geneva Steele from information submitted by Ronald
Beavers, 1020 Tater Lane, East Bend, NC.